Ketchikan, AK Demographics

A map of Ketchikan's Population by Race

Ketchikan, Alaska had a population of 8,192 in 2020. It was 50.8% White, 1.0% Black, 12.4% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 19.8% Native American/Other, and 11.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ketchikan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is the 13th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ketchikan's White Population

4,160 residents of Ketchikan identify as White, or 50.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ketchikan slightly less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #160 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more White than neighboring Saxman (14.6% White), Loring (0% White), and Metlakatla (9.8% White). Ketchikan is less White than neighboring Kasaan (63.3% White), and Thorne Bay (82.8% White).

Ketchikan's Black Population

81 residents of Ketchikan identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ketchikan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more Black than neighboring Saxman (0.5% Black), Loring (0% Black), Metlakatla (0.3% Black), Kasaan (0% Black), and Thorne Bay (0.6% Black).

Ketchikan's Asian Population

1,016 residents of Ketchikan identify as Asian, or 12.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ketchikan slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more Asian than neighboring Saxman (0.5% Asian), Loring (0% Asian), Metlakatla (0% Asian), Kasaan (0% Asian), and Thorne Bay (0% Asian).

Ketchikan's Hispanic Population

411 residents of Ketchikan identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ketchikan roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #75 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more Hispanic than neighboring Saxman (2.6% Hispanic), Loring (0% Hispanic), Metlakatla (3% Hispanic), and Thorne Bay (1.9% Hispanic). Ketchikan is less Hispanic than neighboring Kasaan (10% Hispanic).

Ketchikan's Native American/Other Population

1,618 residents of Ketchikan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 19.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ketchikan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #189 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loring (0% Native American/Other), and Thorne Bay (7.4% Native American/Other). Ketchikan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxman (67.4% Native American/Other), Metlakatla (74.5% Native American/Other), and Kasaan (20% Native American/Other).

Ketchikan's Multiracial Population

906 residents of Ketchikan identify as Multiracial, or 11.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ketchikan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Ketchikan is ranked #65 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ketchikan is more Multiracial than neighboring Loring (0% Multiracial), Kasaan (6.7% Multiracial), and Thorne Bay (7.4% Multiracial). Ketchikan is less Multiracial than neighboring Saxman (14.3% Multiracial), and Metlakatla (12.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.